7th Annual
Military Studies Conference
Captures Local History
The Maj. F.A. Tilston VC Armoury (4007 Sandwich Street, Windsor) will be the location for the 7th annual Military Studies Conference February 3-4, 2012.
The Military Studies Conference, War and Memory is the result of collaboration among theUniversity ofWindsor Humanities Research Group, the Wilfrid Laurier University Centre for Military, Strategic and Disarmament Studies, the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, and members of the Canadian Armed Forces inWindsor as part of their community outreach programs.
Intended for a general audience comprised of adults/young this conference is a community-centered educational initiative that will explore the military history ofCanadaand our area. Topics of presentations will include: “The War of 1812”, “Chatham and Recruiting for the Great War”, “Windsor Goes to War in 1939”, The RCN and Battle of the Atlantic”, “Tecumseh and the War of 1812″ and “War Art”. Vendors (representing the two universities’ book stores) will be on hand with military-related books for sale.
Registration on Friday is 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm with the Keynote Speaker at 7:00 pm. Saturday registration is 8:30 am – 9:00 am with the opening remarks at 9:00 am. Conference cost (which includes lunch on Saturday) is $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for students (with proper I.D).
To pre register, call the Universityof Windsor Humanities ResearchGroup at 519 253-3000 ext 3508. Registration “at the door” is also available.
Contact: Humanities Research Group – University of Windsor
P: (519) 253-3000 ext 3508
E: hrgmail@uwindsor.ca
W: www.uwindsor.ca/hrg